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India to conflict with India A earlier than five-Test collection in England

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In an uncommon scheduling, India will gear up for the five-Test collection in England with a four-day observe sport in opposition to their very own ‘A’ facet at The County Ground in Northamptonshire in July later this yr.
The India cricket staff is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play 5 Test matches, starting with the opening sport at Nottingham on August 4.
“Some of the world’s finest international cricketers will be on show at The County Ground this summer as we welcome India and India A,” Northamptonshire County Cricket Club mentioned in a press release.
“Ahead of India’s five test series against England in August, Virat Kohli’s Indian side take on India A in a four-day warmup fixture that promises to be a showcase of high-quality cricket.”

The second warm-up match is scheduled in Leicestershire on July 28.
“The Indian tour party will then travel to Leicestershire the following week for a second warmup fixture beginning the 28th of July,” the assertion mentioned.
The second (August 12-16) and fourth Tests (September 2-6) can be held in London, whereas the third (August 25-29) and fifth (September 10-14) Tests are scheduled in Leeds and Manchester.
England is at present in India to play 4 Tests, starting in Chennai on February 5. It can be adopted by 5 T20Is and three ODIs. PTI ATK
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